Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for controlling microorganism load on or near a medical infusion line. The apparatus comprises an electronic illuminator, including a light emitting diode (LED) that emits light radiation at a wavelength of 100 nm to 400 nm, and a lens for directing light from the LED. Additionally, a side emitting fiber optic line, equipped with a protective end cap, is attached to the electronic illuminator at the lens. The side emitting fiber optic line is configured to the medical infusion line. This apparatus effectively controls the microorganism load by emitting light radiation in the specified wavelength range, thereby reducing the risk of contamination and infection in medical infusion procedures.

Abstract: Aspects of systems and methods for controlling SAR in medical infusion illumination are disclosed herein. In one aspect a system for reducing microorganism load in an environment surrounding an electronic illuminator is disclosed. In the system an electronic illuminator is disclosed comprising an LED module, a power driver equipped to the LED module for driving power to the LED, housing to protect the contents of the electronic illuminator and dissipate heat, and a PCB configured with an MCU for controlling operations within the electronic illuminator. Further, the system comprises a side emitting fiber optic line or line, also known as side glow fiber. The side emitting fiber optic line comprises a funnel cap for engaging with the electronic illuminator and a protective end cap for protecting and reflecting light radiation. In other aspects, a method for reducing microorganism count in an environment surrounding an electronic illuminator is disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of a dual lumen fiber optic medical infusion line and method of manufacture are disclosed herein. The dual lumen fiber optic medical infusion line includes a first elongate body that is substantially cylindrical and extends from a proximal end to a distal end and includes a first lumen extending throughout the entire length of the first elongate body, and a second elongate body that is substantially cylindrical and extends from a proximal end to a distal end and includes a first lumen extending throughout the entire length of the second elongate body, The second elongate body is engaged to the first elongate body. A fiber optic cable is disposed within the first elongate body. A distal end cap is engaged to the distal end of the fiber optic cable, and a fiber funnel cap is engaged to the proximal end of the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: Aspects of systems and methods for authenticating illuminating medical infusion lines are disclosed. In one aspect a method for authenticating medical infusion lines utilizing a cap color detection assembly is disclosed. The method includes provisioning an electronic illuminator for illuminating medical infusion lines with a cap color detection assembly. Next, connecting a side scattering fiber optic cable with a fiber funnel cap that is configured with a visible color with the electronic illuminator. Then, transmitting a white light from the cap color detection assembly and recording reflected light from the fiber funnel cap. Then, converting the recorded reflective light to a color code. In another aspect a method for authenticating medical infusion lines is disclosed utilizing a fiber detection assembly. The method includes provisioning an electronic illuminator for illuminating medical infusion lines with a fiber detection assembly.

Abstract: Aspects of electronic illuminator systems and methods are disclosed herein, including subsystems and methods of use. In one aspect, a sensory system for an electronic illuminator to detect the presence and color of a fiber optic cable is disclosed. The system comprises a fiber optic cable having a proximal end with a fiber funnel cap and a terminal end with a protective cover. An electronic illuminator that further comprises a housing, a printed circuit board (‘PCB’), a light emitting diode (‘LED’), and a power source. The system further comprises an ambient light sensor, configured within the housing of the electronic illuminator, wherein the ambient light sensor converts light intensity to a digital signal. The system further comprises a fiber detection assembly, having a three dimensional magnetic flux density. Lastly, the system comprises a cap color detection assembly, wherein the cap color detection assembly detects the color of the fiber funnel cap on the proximal end of the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: Aspects of systems and methods for controlling SAR in medical infusion illumination are disclosed herein. In one aspect a system for reducing microorganism load in an environment surrounding an electronic illuminator is disclosed. In the system an electronic illuminator is disclosed comprising an LED module, a power driver equipped to the LED module for driving power to the LED, housing to protect the contents of the electronic illuminator and dissipate heat, and a PCB configured with an MCU for controlling operations within the electronic illuminator. Further, the system comprises a side emitting fiber optic line or line, also known as side glow fiber. The side emitting fiber optic line comprises a funnel cap for engaging with the electronic illuminator and a protective end cap for protecting and reflecting light radiation. In other aspects, a method for reducing microorganism count in an environment surrounding an electronic illuminator is disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of systems and apparatuses for medical infusion illumination are disclosed. In one aspect a system for medical infusion line illumination is disclosed. The system comprising an electronic illuminator. The electronic illuminator comprising a printed circuit board (‘PCB’), a light emitting diode (‘LED’), a lens configured with the LED, a power source to supply power to the PCB and LED; and at least one sensory assembly. The LED and lens of the electronic illuminator are configured to a side scattering fiber optic cable. The side scattering fiber optic cable comprises a fiber funnel cap at a proximal end to receive light from the LED through the lens of the electronic illuminator. The side scattering fiber optic cable further comprises a protective end cap at a distal end, wherein the protective end cap is polished on an interior surface to reflect light from the LED of the electronic illuminator.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for identification of medical fluid treatment to a medical patient. Systems and their operations are disclosed to identify a fluidic treatment protocol among a plurality of medical infusion lines. The system includes medical infusion pumps, illuminating medical infusion lines, and computing resources to initiate identification. Fluidic medical treatment is prone to error, cognitive load is elevated in healthcare operations, the various embodiments disclosed herein are systems and methods to decrease error and reduce cognitive load by identifying as a visual cue the medical fluid treatment protocol.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for identification of medical fluid treatment to a medical patient. Systems and their operations are disclosed to identify a fluidic treatment protocol among a plurality of medical infusion lines. The system includes medical infusion pumps, illuminating medical infusion lines, and computing resources to initiate identification. Fluidic medical treatment is prone to error, cognitive load is elevated in healthcare operations, the various embodiments disclosed herein are systems and methods to decrease error and reduce cognitive load by identifying as a visual cue the medical fluid treatment protocol.